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You will only get the overall theme with the three mini-themes, because the overall theme is more like a link between the three mini-themes. That's why I called it "Overall Link" under the list of clues.

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Mini-theme 3 is arguably the hardest to get, not just because its set houses the hardest clue. Find a similar type of link between the characters in sets 1 and 2 and then research similar ideas for set 3.

You will certainly need all three mini-themes to research the "overall link"

Now, clue 3a uses the term "off topic" in an unusual way. If you were thinking Benjen (as I think you all did) is a plausible answer, he is but he fits the clue using an interpretation of "off topic" not meant by the author. You need to see the "topic" from a perspective within the books not belonging to the subject.

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Now, clue 3a uses the term "off topic" in an unusual way. If you were thinking Benjen (as I think you all did) is a plausible answer, he is but he fits the clue using an interpretation of "off topic" not meant by the author. You need to see the "topic" from a perspective within the books not belonging to the subject.

In addition, Coldhands would also be the unintended interpretation.

Think of the topic as something some major characters expect but then are surprised by what transpires (which makes it off-topic).